Washington County
Tuesday, July 26, 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm,
Salem Farm Supply, 5109 NY-22, Salem, NY 12865

Columbia County
Wednesday, July 27, 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Salem Farm Supply, 841 NY-9H, Claverack, NY 12513

Arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in

TWO Core Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits
Core credits can be used for recertification of all license categories.

Sprayer Calibration & Nozzle Selection - Michael Helms, Cornell- PSEP
Demo of different nozzles - droplet size, pattern, coverage, drift; choosing the proper nozzle; sprayer setup; sprayer calibration exercise

Water Quality - Aaron Gabriel, CCE
Attendees will test the spray water samples they bring for pH and hardness with test strips that will be provided. How to adjust pH and hardness.

Labels & Record Keeping - DEC personnel
Keep records to satisfy NYS DEC requirements. Understanding pesticide labels.

Personal Protective Equipment - Anna Meyerhoff, NYCAMH
Selecting and wearing the proper PPE to minimize applicator exposure to pesticides.

Attendees should bring a sample of the water they use for spraying, preferably in a clear glass jar.

Registration is $20 by 8 am July 25th online at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=159. 

For registration questions, contact CAAHP at 518-765-3518, cce-caahp@cornell.edu. For program questions contact Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496.

Bring your pesticide applicator license to the meeting. You must arrive on time and stay for the entire two hours to receive credit.